Sydney, Australia, 2023-Mar-09 — /Travel PR News/ — A star-studded crowd came together at Hilton Sydney for the first Rainbow Formal gala event to launch Hilton’s nationwide partnership with LGBTQIA+ charity organisation, Minus18, backed by queer icon and advocate, actor, model and DJ, Ruby Rose during Sydney’s WorldPride. Hilton’s support will see an expanded footprint for… Read the full press release
Category Archives: People
Visit Denmark’s new AI campaign brings famous icons to life to promote authentic tourism experiences
Visit Denmark’s new activation campaign is using AI (and the help of some very famous faces) to put the country on the map. Copenhagen, Denmark, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — A new activation campaign from tourism organisation VisitDenmark wants to put the country of LEGO®, ‘hygge’ and H.C. Andersen on the map as the… Read the full press release
Marriott Bonvoy’s Maldives Resorts Celebrate International Women’s Day, Honoring Women Associates in the Hospitality Industry
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of resorts in the Maldives is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day by honoring the women associates who play an essential role in shaping the future of the hospitality industry. Marriott International recognizes the contributions that women make and is committed to supporting their… Read the full press release
Indianapolis International Airport named Best Airport in North America for the 11th consecutive year
Airport honored with its 11th Best Airport in North America title INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Mar-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (March 6, 2023) marked another top achievement for the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) as it claimed the title again as Best Airport in North America – for 11 years straight. This award recognizes the best… Read the full press release
Rosewood Hotel Group Strengthens Executive Team in Asia, Europe, and The Middle East with New Additions and Promotions to Drive Relationship Hospitality
The global brand announces new additions and promotions across the executive team in Asia, Europe, and The Middle East Hongkong, 2023-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (MARCH 02, 2023), Rosewood Hotel Group shares exciting changes to its ever-growing team of world-class executives. Driven by one of the brand’s guiding principles of Relationship Hospitality, Rosewood’s… Read the full press release
JOALI BEING Welcomes Expert Visiting Practitioners for Ultimate Wellness Experience in 2023
Male’, Maldives, 2023-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — JOALI BEING is welcoming expert visiting practitioners throughout 2023 to enable guests to take their wellbeing journeys to a new level, bringing them closer to experiencing the joy of weightlessness. Beginning in January, guests at JOALI BEING will be able to immerse themselves in transformative sessions with… Read the full press release
ITB Berlin Kicks Off with New Media Monday and Exciting Line-Up of Presenters and Exhibitors
Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Opening press conference on 6 March with leading representatives: Georgia, Phocuswright, the German Travel Association (DRV) and Messe Berlin – ITB Media Monday on 6 March featuring fascinating press conferences with the European Travel Commission, World Travel & Tourism Council and Saudi Tourism Authority – Numerous presentations… Read the full press release
W Hotels Celebrates Fourth Year as Major Sponsor of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Showcasing Commitment to Inclusivity and Diversity
W Hotels Is Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Communities and Making A Stance That Whoever You Are – You’re Welcome At W Hotels SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — For the fourth year running, W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, celebrates its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion as a major… Read the full press release
Journalists from Top Indian Media Outlets Explore the Maldives to Showcase its Unique Tourism Offerings
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-22 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of journalists from India are visiting the Maldives, upon invitation by Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives), to immerse themselves in the tourism offers, unique experiences, and exciting encounters awaiting tourists in the Sunny Side of Life. The journalists on this… Read the full press release
From a bullied cadet to a young politician: The inspiring story of Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman featured in AirAsia’s original INSPIRE series
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — In an attempt to escape constant bullying and rigorous military training, a Royal Military College (RMC) cadet enrolled in a debate team which saved him from self-deprecating behaviour, thinking he was a useless disappointment. The troubled teenager who couldn’t speak English well, despite his mother being… Read the full press release
Cathay Pacific partners with VTC to develop aviation talent in Hong Kong
MoU signed to support the development of the aviation industry and Hong Kong as an international hub Hong Kong, China, 2023-Feb-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cathay Pacific Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Training Council (VTC) of Hong Kong to jointly nurture a new generation of talent as… Read the full press release
Alaska Airlines Bolsters Leadership Team to Drive Continued Growth After Record Year of Revenue
SEATTLE, WA, 2023-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a year of record revenue, Alaska Airlines is strengthening its leadership bench to increase focus in key areas of strategic performance needed for the company’s continued growth. Spanning functions including investor relations, sales, network and revenue management, these leaders will be responsible for the direction of critical… Read the full press release
The Peninsula Hotels Launches “Hope for Türkiye” Global Fundraising Initiative for Earthquake Victims in Turkey
Hong Kong, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — On Monday, 6 February 2023, two earthquakes, measuring a magnitude of 7.8 and 7.5 hit the south-eastern region of Türkiye, resulting in catastrophic death and destruction. In 2011 with the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, and in 2013 with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in… Read the full press release
Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors and First Responders in Turkey and Syria
Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organizations and government entities to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and to relief workers. San Francisco, CA, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Airbnb.org announced it will offer free temporary housing to people displaced by the recent earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria,… Read the full press release
Indy Airport Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Funky Naptown’ Exhibition and Art & Soul Festival Tribute
Music, soul, history and art take center stage at IND in February INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 2023-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) will pay tribute to local arts and culture during Black History Month, kicking off a soulful prelude to Spring with music, art and history. As part of the month-long celebration,… Read the full press release
G20 Tourism Working Group Meets Under Indian Presidency to Advance 2030 Agenda and Empower Rural Communities
Madrid, Spain, 2023-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The first meeting of the G20 Tourism Working Group to be held under the Indian Presidency placed the focus on the sector’s role in in advancing the 2030 Agenda. UNWTO is working as the knowledge partner to the Presidency to deliver the Goa Roadmap for Tourism as… Read the full press release
500,000 Air Tickets Up for Grabs in World of Winners Campaign by AAHK
HONG KONG, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The “World of Winners” Tickets Giveaway Campaign sponsored by Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) will be launched on 1 March 2023. Around 500,000 air tickets will be given away to travellers in major passenger markets in support of the Government’s global promotions, with a view to expediting… Read the full press release
Maldives Showcases Best of Tourism at FESPO 2023 in Switzerland: MMPRC Joins Forces with 12 Industry Partners
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) is thrilled to announce our participation in FESPO 2023, Switzerland’s premier travel and tourism event. Taking place from 2-5 February, over 600 exhibitors are expected to join this event held in Zürich, Switzerland. MMPRC is showcasing the best… Read the full press release
Visit Maldives Leads 64 Industry Representatives at OTM Mumbai Travel Trade Event
MALE, MALDIVES, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives), along with 64 industry representatives, are currently in Mumbai, India, participating at one of the premium travel trade events held in the country, OTM Mumbai. MMPRC and our industry partners are at this event to connect with travel trade… Read the full press release
Weeva Showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ —Weeva showcases Sustainability Solutions at OurAfrica.Travel. Weeva will be exhibiting at OurAfrica.Travel for the first time in February 2023. The recently launched digital sustainability management system was created for the tourism industry to manage the complicated and sometimes daunting task of “sustainability” and to help build… Read the full press release
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Launches ‘Center Stage’ Music Program with Abbey Road Studios
Providing studio time & suite time for unique and unexpected musical moments Paris, France, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the creation of ‘Center Stage’ – an exciting new music program that supports the talents of tomorrow, pairs emerging and established artists and provides studio time and suite… Read the full press release
ITB Berlin 2023 Announces Winners of Prestigious ITB BookAward, Celebrating Outstanding Travel and Tourism Journalism
Berlin, Germany, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — With its annual ITB BookAward, ITB Berlin recognizes titles from Germany and abroad, written mainly in German, but also in German translation, which honour outstanding journalistic achievements. The aim is to focus attention beyond national borders on the broad spectrum of important intercultural travel and tourism publications…. Read the full press release
Houston Airports Launches First of its Kind Artist-in-Residence Program for Passengers
Houston Airports is the only airport in the U.S. to currently offer an Artist in Residence (AIR) program. The interactive arts program encourages engagement between local artists and airport guests. HOUSTON, TX, 2023-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Time flies when you’re meticulously creating art in the middle of a bustling airport. After a three-month-long… Read the full press release
OurAfrica.Travel Returns 20 – 24 February
Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel returns this month, connecting eager buyers with exhibitors from across Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Organisers of OurAfrica.Travel, Allie Hunt and Storm Napier Now in its 4th year this virtual B2B tradeshow provides a platform for those selling the African and Indian Ocean… Read the full press release
Emirates and Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy Join Forces to Launch Manager Training Program
The partnership falls under Emirates Group’s innovative Commercial Ambassador Leadership Programme Dubai, UAE, 2023-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) are set to collaborate in the launch of a training programme for the airline’s Emirati Country Managers. The innovative programme is designed to enhance the diplomatic… Read the full press release
Changes to Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board: Kimmo Viertola Appointed as New Chair
Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The composition of Finnair’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board changes as the chair of the Nomination Board Minna Pajumaa, Senior Financial Counsellor of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime Minister’s Office of Finland, is replaced by Kimmo Viertola, Director General of the Ownership Steering Department in the Prime… Read the full press release
RIU’s Anniversary Party in Mexico Draws 300 Attendees, Including Hotel Chain’s CEOs and Tourism Secretary
Miquel Torruco, Secretary of Tourism of Mexico, chaired the event with Carmen and Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts As the big surprise of the evening, the Riu Party went out for the first time from the holiday hotels to surprise and make all the guests enjoy the party Palma de Mallorca, Mexico,… Read the full press release
ACI-NA Announces New Board of Directors with Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s CEO Among Leaders
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airports Council International – North America (ACI-NA) announced its new leaders to the ACI-NA Board of Directors including the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority’s president and CEO Tory Richardson. “I look forward to serving the aviation industry and its communities in this new position… Read the full press release
AirAsia Super App Recognizes Gig Industry Workforce with Chinese New Year Gathering, Celebrates Success with Full-Time Employment Program
Completion rate reaches new high; more benefits in store KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The airasia Super App kicks off 2023 with a Chinese New Year gathering to appreciate its gig industry workforce, including both full-time and part-time airasia ride drivers and airasia food delivery riders. Over 500 Allstars attended this… Read the full press release
New Secretary, Staff Announced for Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Aiming to Elevate State as Prime Vacation Destination
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mike Mills today (January 12, 2023) begins his tenure as secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. He replaces Stacy Hurst as secretary of the department. Mills is the founder and owner of the Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca and served as Arkansas’s… Read the full press release